On Thursday, April 23, Professor Theodosis P. Tasios will be the next guest of Elias Kanellis. The event is part of the first series of public discussions, “And These Are Greece – Discussions at the Athens Conservatory,” organized by The Books’ Journal in collaboration with the Athens Conservatory.

Theodosis P. Tasios is a multifaceted figure. He is an emeritus professor at the National Technical University of Athens; a member of the Academy of Sciences of Turin (Italy); Gold Medal of the Academy of Athens (2025); honorary doctorate from the University of Liège, Nanjing University, Democritus University of Thrace, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, the University of Cyprus, the School of Philosophy of the University of Athens, Panteion University, and the Agricultural University. He has served as president of international scientific associations, a member of the Awards Committee of the American Concrete Institute (2015–18), and an expert for the United Nations and the European Union. He is honorary president of the Hellenic Philosophical Society and the Society for the Study of Ancient Greek and Byzantine Technology. He has published over 500 scientific papers and 65 books in various languages. In September 2013, he was awarded the International Award of Merit in Structural Engineering by the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE) in Zurich. The 17th World Congress on Earthquake Engineering (Japan, 2020–21) included him among the four “Legendary Figures, Old Masters.” He has received the Medal of the City of Paris and is an honorary citizen of four Greek cities. In September 2024, the magazine Nea Estia published a special tribute to him. And so much more…

Simple, down-to-earth, yet deeply thoughtful; precise in his expressions yet playful, with a keen sense of humor, Theodosius P. Tasios is, above all, an approachable person, ready to share his knowledge and experience, his insights and wisdom.

As always, the evening of dialogue and ideas at the Athens Conservatory is open to the public, and admission is free.